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2012 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration FD12FFV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2012
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 05 May 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 209,002 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
6 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 209,002 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Lever slightly tight (1.1.6 (d))
2 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 200,381 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Under tray covers fitted
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
2 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 200,381 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Under tray covers fitted
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
28 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 183,445 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 175,801 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 175,796 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 169,903 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2022 5 Jun 202621 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 163,476 MI
Expiry date: 20 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
29 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 157,065 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted
24 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 149,570 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 135,263 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
25 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 126,445 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,122 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
6 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 98,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
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FD12FFV was registered on 2012-07-13
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